"The encounter on Friday April 24, in Caracas between the acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, and the Colombian president, Gustavo Petro, wrapped with an important statement: the two countries will draw up joint military plans and open mechanisms to share intelligence immediately."
"Colombia and Venezuela have two clear enemies: the Second Marquetalia, one of the dissident armed offshoots of the now-defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and the National Liberation Army (ELN), a guerrilla group that has been going for more than 60 years."
"Among the Trump administration's declared interests following its military intervention in Venezuela on January 3 and the capture of Nicolas Maduro, is the exploitation of oil. It also has its eye on rare earth minerals and gold extraction, businesses currently in the hands of organized crime."
Colombia and Venezuela have agreed to develop joint military plans and intelligence-sharing mechanisms, marking a significant shift in their security cooperation. This collaboration aims to address threats from criminal groups like the Second Marquetalia and the National Liberation Army, which operate across their borders. The announcement signals a message to both these groups and the U.S. administration, which seeks stability in Venezuela for its economic interests. The focus on security is crucial for attracting foreign investment in regions affected by organized crime.
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